Cultural Aarhus: ARoS museum, Den Gamle By and the essence of authentic Denmark.
Aarhus, European Capital of Culture 2017, offers the iconic ARoS museum, the old town Den Gamle By and a vibrant Nordic food scene.
Itinerary
1
ARoS & Center
- ARoS Museum and its Rainbow Panorama
- Walk through the historic center
- Aarhus Cathedral
- Dinner at a New Nordic restaurant
2
Living History
- Den Gamle By: open-air town museum
- Moesgaard Museum: Viking history
- Moesgaard Beach
- Aarhus Latin Quarter and bars
3
Harbor & Nature
- Dokk1: Europe's most modern library
- Walk along the renovated harbor
- Iceberg: modern architecture building
- Farewell with coffee and kanelsnegle (cinnamon roll)
Practical Tips
Aarhus Card
Includes transport and museums. Good option for 2-3 days.
From Copenhagen
Direct train in 3 hours. There are also cheap domestic flights.
Approximate Budget
Accommodation (2 nights)€150-300
Aarhus Card 2 days€50
Meals€80-150
Extras€30-60
Flight (round trip from London)€70-180
Estimated total per person€380-740
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aarhus worth it?
Yes, especially if you're looking for a more authentic and less touristy Denmark than Copenhagen.
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